Now to a much sadder note: we pay tribute to a dear friend, riding buddy, fellow motorcycle tour adventurer.  Brian Bach, we had known Brian from 2000 when he and Val toured in New Zealand, for some reason Graham and Brian hit if off (because if you had known Brian he was a very bright boy, not saying that Graham isn't, lol). Val and Brian came back after the tour and stayed with us in Queenstown, and that was the start of a long friendship, which lead to many trips to Oregon and around USA also many rides around NZ and lots of European trips and the group of friends multiplied into a bunch of like minded motorcycle adventurers.  Brian will be greatly missed by all, especially from Val, his partner since she was 16. All our love goes out to Val and the family.

 

Now that we are marooned in lovely Central Otago for this winter, we are reminded all about frosty mornings and cold fingers & toes after many years of continuous summers we didn't know how lucky we were to enjoy those European mountains and passes in the warmth of summer, we know a good number of Euro adventurous tour members and riding mates are just hanging out for next years riding season in Europe again, 2021 could be the year for you as well, give us a Yell (do it before some other world effecting drama pop's up!)
 
Finally, our trusty tour partner Thanasis has been in touch to let us know he has a changed website which has English content and an opportunity for past tour members to make a comment of their experience on our previous Balkans/Greece adventures plus a great way to check out future combined motorcycling adventures (Tunisia sure looks interesting?)   www.moto-tours.gr/?lang=en
   
Take care out there, Cheers for now G&D

 

Hi again folks,

We see on FB our local Deep South Kiwi Chapter H.O.G riders are out and about in some nice looking NZ spring weather which is great to see.
Our European summer tours and adventures ran perfectly again this year with a lot of humorous people on board and some amazing riding and times under all our belts for future storytelling and much reminiscing on meet-ups, perhaps over a beer or wine. (Fourteen countries visited this year, some several times).

2020 is just around the corner and Donna has been busy as one thing booking accommodation, motorcycles and figuring out the best routes, small roads and some new additional countries (only person I know that takes maps to bed for some light reading) I on the other hand will consult maps only when hopelessly lost, it would explain I suppose why I am always at the rear of the group and Donna the “Head guide”, plus she is constantly telling me where to go anyway, so all sorted!!

We start next season with a Euro Economy Alps Tour (this tour looks at this time to be booked out) then to be  followed by another Balkan/Greece tour with an added Northern Turkey and ANZAC cove visit, Starting Date: 2nd August 2020, Finish: 24th August 2020. This will be a 22 nights tour through many countries starting again out of our home base in Munich and in partnership again with our mate Thanasis (King of the Balkans) those that know “MR T” will have experienced the different style tour that he provides, that we both think is perfect for all the different (perhaps less wealthy countries) we visit, contact us for information that we have ascertained so far on this tour.

Finally we have another one-off “Faaker-see bike week tour” often called the “Sturgis of Europe” Start Date: 30th Ausgust 2020, Finish Date: 15th September 2020, this is a multi country ride on H-D’s finishing with the largest Euro Bike week get-together in Austria, there are two spaces left for two couples that have become available on this tour so contact us ASAP if interested.
We are back in NZ at the start of October and hope to meet up with many of you over the next few months.

Take care Ya-all,
Cheers Graham & Donna
 

Autumn 2019 (But feels like Winter where we are sitting) News Letter.
 
Hi again to all you fellow motorcyclists where ever you are in the big wide world, we hope you have had a great riding summer "Down-Under" and were able to attend a few motorcycle Events, plus all you Northern Hemisphere people are getting in some nice Spring trips.
 
Once again (and I say this every year now-a-days) it is Ground-Hog day with our pre leaving NZ preparations and our excitement for our arrival in our beloved Europe and especially for Donna as she has gifted herself a nice new Motorcycle with all the "bells & whistles" and honestly thinks she deserves it as in her mind she does 90% of the work, now I am trying to figure out if this is simply "Women Power" taken a step too far or perhaps I am being a little too casual in my work habits (I have spent quite some time with Greek folk over the last 9 years and have discovered they work bloody hard so haven't picked up any bad stuff there) so am going to run with "just getting older" and agree Donna does OK for a more mature lady and hope she really enjoys riding her new machine in The European Alps and beyond.
 
We are keen as one thing to get into our two fully booked out Economy European Alps Tours for 2019 and our continuing adventures afterwards, we just hope things warm up soon in the Euro mountains (been a tad chilly of late, spring surprises).
 
Take care to you all, happy trails G&D

We have to mention that we have now completed our last official Tour in the USA, and boy it was a good one to end with. You may ask what made it such an awesome tour, well, it was the tour members.  They worked as a team and where fun, fun, fun. Thanks heaps to all the participates. 

 

With this edition: The primary focus is on our two Economy European Alps tours next June/July 2019, plus trying to tempt a couple more Greeks to come ‘Down under’ and join our Beker’s MCT & Odyssey MC Tour companies Nov/December 2018 South Island Adventure tour, which is coming around really quickly.
The Economy European Alps Tours Start dates are: 7^th of June 2019 and 28^th June 2019
Highlights: 17 days and 16 nights including 5 double overnights, riding late model Harley-Davidson’s® or BMW’s, 6 Alpine countries, best riding roads in the world in a relatively small area, guided or self guide, two guides on motorcycles, high quality tours at a great value unbeatable low cost.
These two tours offer an unequalled opportunity to “go-it-alone” armed with our extensive ‘Tips & Hints’ tour book & maps and the ability to start the mornings ride and end the days adventures at whatever time suits your requirement’s and sightseeing plans.
They are truly the most “free riding” Euro Alps tours available for non-European folk whom are just happy to explore by themselves on their chosen days, plus they are great value for money tours considering the quality of the machine’s, hotels and the day-to-day running’s of your complete Alps adventure experience.
Once again! simply put! this is a great opportunity to experience riding the amazing Alps in Europe on an affordable fun tour with fantastic social ‘Après-Ride’ get together evenings with your fellow riders, swapping all the stories of the days adventures sights and tastes-----don't miss out.
To you folk whom have displayed strong interest in these two tours over the last year, you must now start making moves on the booking front as we have a number of committed tour participants whom have secured their places and as all ways, there are only a limited number of rooms booked.
If a Harley-Davidson® is your ride of choice? Please note; that they are being booked early in all the Euro rental stations, a year in advance, so get in ASAP please.
http://www.bekersmct.co.nz/economy-european-alps-tour.html